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Den Helder (NL) - Calais (FR) - Le Havre (FR)

24 August - 01 September 2017

8 days, Morgenster

From € 665,-

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15-25: € 665,-

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Morgenster:
Den Helder (NL) - Calais (FR) - Le Havre (FR)

24 August - 01 September 2017

NO PLACES AVAILABLE ANYMORE Sail from Den Helder to Le Havre and cross the North Sea and the English Channel. Set the sails, pull on ropes and enjoy the time on a square-rigged vessel before coming to Le Havre, where dozens of Ships will be gathered after a month-long race across the Atlantic and a big event will take place. It will be the end of the Rendez-Vous Regatta 2017 so a event to join. During this voyage you will have a stop in Calais for one night. Open for all ages, minimum age 15 years.

Ports

Den Helder is a beautiful town in the Netherlands, situated at the very tip of the North Holland province. Visit the Marinemuseum to learn more about the country's marine traditions, take a walk in the botanical gardens Oranjerie De Groene Parel Den Helder or admire sealife in the Fort Kijkduin Museum and Aquarium.

Le Havre is a large north French maritime commercial and passenger port established in the early XVI century. The city in on the UNESCO World Heritage Site for its historical buildings and is considered a birthplace of impressionism. Walk in the steps of Monet and discover the places you know from modern art. Take a hiking tour, visit one of the nearby castles (chateau), the Graville abbey, see the hanging gardens or take a walk in one of the many city parks.

  • Den Helder (NL)

  • Le Havre (FR)

Key points

  • Dates: 24 August 2017 - 1 September 2017
  • Embarkation: 17:00 / Disembarkation: 10:00
  • For Windseekers of all ages, minimum age 15 years
  • Windseekers joining: maximum 36
  • No sailing experience required!
  • Official language on board: English
  • Price includes: accommodation and meals, excludes drinks at the bar
  • Price excludes transportation costs to-and from the ports. Our travel counsellor can advise you and book your transfers
  • One-off registration fee €25
  • Windseekers need to have a health insurance and a travel insurance
  • Need to take with you on board: towels
  • French Windseekers need to become member of Les Amis des Grands Voiliers
  • Contact your fellow-Windseekers via Windseeker facebook
  • You will sleep in a hammock/bunk/cabin

  • "The wind increased and when we took down some sails, I felt the adrenalin rush through my body."

    Max (17), Germany

You sail on the Morgenster

Shipping type: Brig
Homeport: Den Helder (NL)
Date built: 1919
Trainees: 35
Length: 48 m
Height of mast: 29 m
Sail: 600 m2

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Windseeker logs

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Photos

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  • Sørlandet
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